Idera Server Backup Upgrade
Posted by Kevin Stange on 21 April 2014 06:26 PM |
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We have scheduled an upgrade of our Idera Server Backup (formerly R1Soft CDP) platform software on cdp01.steadfast.net to version 5.6.0. This update will address some performance issues and introduce a maintenance mode feature. The agent update addresses a minor security risk. This upgrade is being performed during the daytime, mid-week, because it is the lowest utilization period. It is being performed on short notice because the agent update is already available to clients, and some servers may update automatically. Idera recommends the backup server always run a version greater than or equal to the agent version. Date: Tuesday, April 22nd, 2014 Customer Impact: Backups will not be performed and restoration services will be unavailable during the maintenance period. This maintenance will not impact customer equipment or services other than backup tasks. This version will cause issues with the MySQL backup feature, meaning that you will need to upgrade your agent so that MySQL backups continue to be taken properly. The upgraded agent fixes a security issue which can allow an unprivileged user on your server to redirect the location of restored backup files, possibly viewing their contents. This can only be exploited if you restore files from the control panel while running the outdated agent version. Steadfast rates this security issue as low in our deployed environment, but we recommend upgrading your agent after this maintenance is completed. The full release notes may be viewed here. If you have any questions regarding this maintenance, or for assistance in upgrading the agent on your server(s), please feel free to contact us via our helpdesk or by email. | |